Waste Free Greenwich

Recent Posts

Food Scrap Program Expands in Greenwich: Drop-Off Bins Headed for Binney Park and Cos Cob Park

The Town of Greenwich applied for and was awarded a $15,892 grant from DEEP for 3 smart food collection bins. Greenwich’s BET approved DEEP Food Scrap Grant after many questions about data privacy. The vote was 10-0-1 in favor because Mr. Kalb was no longer on the call and Ms Tarkington abstained. Continue Reading →

Filed under: , , , , , , ,

ReThink Waste Fair Is Great Fun and a Reminder to: Refuse. Reuse. Reduce. Repair. Recycle. Rot.

Saturday’s ReThink Waste Fair drew a crowd to Christ Church’s parish hall for a day of hands-on activities, shopping for low waste products, and information from community partners. Highlights included a cooking demo using scraps with Chef Juan Benitez and information on food scrap recycling, composting, oyster shell recycling, and much more. Continue Reading →

Filed under: , , , , , , ,

Large Generators in Greenwich Take A Bite Out of Food Waste

Connecticut’s Commercial Organics Recycling Law requires that organic materials, like food scraps, leftovers from food processing and soiled or non-recyclable paper, be separated and redirected from incineration or landfill to composting or anaerobic digestion. Continue Reading →

Filed under: , , , ,

Community Solutions to Advance a Sustainable Food System – A free, in-person panel discussion

Greenwich Food Alliance, in collaboration with Food Rescue US-Fairfield County, Greenwich Land Trust and Waste Free Greenwich, announces “Community Solutions to Advance a Sustainable Food System,” a free, in-person panel discussion on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30pm at the Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room. All are welcome, please RSVP directly to: [email protected]. For further details see here. The industrial food system causes significant harm to human and ecological health. It must transform if we are to sustain life for future generations. Continue Reading →

Filed under: , , , , , , ,

New Lebanon School’s Garden Club: Green Thumbs Abound

In an effort organized by New Leb’s Garden Club after school coordinators, Liz Rutledge and Beth Pierson, over 35 families came together from across the school community to pull weeds, plant seeds, paint row markers, and build protective fencing. Continue Reading →

Filed under: , , , , , , ,

PHOTOS: Live Like Luke Beach Cleanup Features New GHS Club Dedicated to Sharks

Barrels categorized for styrofoam, sports balls, plastic containers, glass bottles, straws, and more filled up quickly on Saturday morning. There were also tables and tents set up for environmental groups to share information. Continue Reading →

Filed under: , , , , , , ,